Geological and mining factors influencing the choice of methods for exploring mineral deposits
Abstract
During geological mapping, prospecting, and especially exploration of mineral deposits, a very important role is assigned to geophysical and geological exploration works. As a result of borehole drilling and mine workings, the following tasks are solved: a) the position of ore bodies in the section, their boundaries, and thickness are established, which serves as the basis for calculating coordinates at the points where ore bodies are intersected by geological exploration workings; b) natural types, and often commercial grades of ores, are distinguished, thereby revealing the structure of ore deposits; c) rock material is sampled, which helps in studying the mineral composition of ores and their assaying. The generalization of data from a number of geological exploration workings will make it possible to establish the dimensions, shape, and conditions of occurrence of ore bodies, and to clarify the mining and technical conditions for developing the deposit.
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